Control Menu

The settings about the sleep mode and how the machine should behave if an error occurs are listed with short descriptions. Default settings are marked with a dagger ().
Asterisks (*)
Settings marked with an asterisk (*) may not be displayed depending on the model you are using, options, or other setting items.
Sleep Mode
Sleep Even if Error
Deep Sleep Eco Prior
Auto Sleep Time
Sleep When Using USB
Timer Settings
Auto Skip Error
Language
Alarm
Show Warnings
Action When Warning
Date/Time Settings
Main Pwr Quick Start
SD Card
Interrupt Print
 
Sec. Print Del. Time
Secure Job Log
USB-Connected PC OS
PDL Selection (PnP)
Mng. Settings
Sys Manager Settings
RMT-SW
Adjust Screen
Animated Instruction
Show Toner Gauge
Set. Comp. Notify
Check Paper Settings
Scrolling Speed
Canon Genuine Mode

Sleep Mode

The sleep mode function reduces the amount of power consumed by the machine by temporarily stopping some internal operations. Specify the sleep mode level. Entering Sleep Mode
High (Deep Sleep)
Mid (Printer Sleep)
Sleep mode levels
The energy consumption reduction effect is smaller with <Mid (Printer Sleep)> and greater with <High (Deep Sleep)>.
When you are using utility software related to network
If you set sleep mode to <High (Deep Sleep)>, the utility software may fail in communication.

Sleep Even if Error

Select whether to automatically enter sleep mode when an error occurs.
Off
On

Deep Sleep Eco Prior

Select whether to further reduce power consumption when the machine and the computer are connected via USB.
Off
On
It may be possible that when you do an operation to perform printing with this item set to <On>, the machine does not exit the sleep mode. In that case, press  to exit the sleep mode.

Auto Sleep Time

If the machine has not been operated or has had no data to print for a specified period of time, it enters sleep mode to save energy consumption (Auto Sleep). Specify the period of time after which auto sleep is performed. We recommend using the factory default settings to save the most power. Entering Sleep Mode
5 min.
10 min.
15 min.
30 min.
60 min.
120 min.

Sleep When Using USB *

Select whether to allow the machine to enter sleep mode when you are using USB over NW to access a USB device from a computer via a network. Adv. Func. Settings
Do Not Allow
Allow

Timer Settings

You can specify the settings for the machine operations and time regarding Sleep Mode and for the Auto Reset function that displays the main screen if any key is not pressed for a specified period of time.
Wake Up Timer
Select whether to automatically exit sleep mode at a specified time. Entering Sleep Mode
Off
On
Wake Up Time
Set the time to exit sleep mode if <Wake Up Timer> is set to <On>. Entering Sleep Mode
00:00 AM/PM to 12:00 PM to 11:59 AM/PM or 00:00 to 12:00 to 23:59
Auto Reset Time
If any key is not pressed for a specified period of time, the current menu screen automatically returns to the main screen and the machine returns to the online mode (Auto Reset). Specify the interval at which the Auto Reset is performed. Select <Off> to disable the Auto Reset function.
Off
10 sec.
20 sec.
30 sec.
40 sec.
50 sec.
1 min.
2 min.
3 min.
4 min.
5 min.
6 min.
7 min.
8 min.
9 min.
Sleep Timer
Select whether to automatically enter sleep mode at a specified time. Entering Sleep Mode
Off
On
Sleep Time
Set the time to enter sleep mode if <Sleep Timer> is set to <On>. Entering Sleep Mode
00:00 AM/PM to 12:00 PM to 11:59 AM/PM or 00:00 to 12:00 to 23:59

Auto Skip Error

If an error occurs during printing, the printing is stopped. When you want to continue printing even if an error occurs, specify <On>. For the errors during which the current print job is allowed to continue by this setting, see "Troubleshooting (FAQ)" on the online manual website.
Off
On

Language

You can change the language displayed on the operation panel screen, login screen of the remote UI, and the setting lists.
Čeština
Dansk
Deutsch
English
Español
Français
Italiano
Magyar
Nederlands
Norsk
Polski
Português
Русский
Suomi
Svenska
Türkçe
中文(简体)
한국어

Alarm

Select whether the machine beeps when a problem such as a paper jam or an operation mistake occurs.
Off
On

Show Warnings

Select whether to inform about warnings by messages when the machine has entered the warning state.
Chk/Chg. Toner Cart.
Select whether to display an applicable message when the replacement time for the toner cartridge is near.
Off
On
Drawer Empty
Select whether to display an applicable message when the paper drawer runs out of paper.
Off
On
E-Mail Trans. Error
Select whether to display an applicable message when a communication error occurs during E-Mail Print.
Off
On

Action When Warning

Specify how the machine should behave when a toner cartridge lifetime message appears.
Chk/Chg. Toner Cart.
Select whether to automatically stop printing when the toner cartridge will soon reach the end of its lifetime.
Continue Printing
Stop Printing

Date/Time Settings

Set the current date and time.
Date
Set the current date in the order of Year, Month, and Day. Use / to move the cursor, and use the numeric keys to specify the date.
01/01 2001 to 12/31 2030
12/24 Hour Clock
Select the 12- or 24-hour clock display setting.
12 Hour (AM/PM)
24 Hour
Time
Specify the current time. Use / to move the cursor, and use the numeric keys to specify the time.
00:00:00 AM/PM to 11:59:59 AM/PM or 00:00:00 to 23:59:59
Daylight Savings
Specify settings for daylight saving time.
DST Settings
Specifies whether to set the daylight saving time.
Off
On
Start Date/Time
Specifies the start date and time of daylight saving time.
Month
Week
Day
Time
End Date/Time
Specifies the end date and time of daylight saving time.
Month
Week
Day
Time
Time Zone
Specifies the time zone according to the region where the machine is being used.
GMT-12:00 to GMT -05:00 to GMT+12:00

Main Pwr Quick Start

If you specify the quick startup settings, you can reduce the time from when the power switch is pressed until the screens become operable. Performing a Quick Start of the Machine
Off
On

SD Card *

Enable or disable the SD card.
Off
On

Interrupt Print *

Select whether to allow use of the Interrupt Print function.
Off
On

Sec. Print Del. Time *

Set the time until secured documents stored in the machine are automatically deleted. Changing the Valid Time Period for Secured Documents
1 hr.
2 hr.
3 hr.
6 hr.
12 hr.
24 hr.

Secure Job Log *

Depending on the timing of shutdown, a print log may not be generated and the total number of printed pages may not be counted. If you set this function to <On>, print log generation and total printed page counting are surely performed. However, the print speed will be slower.
Off
On

USB-Connected PC OS

Select the OS of the PC connecting to the machine via USB.
Mac OS
Windows
Other
Be sure to match the machine settings to the OS of the PC. If not matched, the PC will not correctly recognize the machine.
If the OS of your computer is OS X 10.10 or earlier and if you want to print from a printer driver via USB, set this item to <Other>.

PDL Selection (PnP)

Specify a printer driver to be installed when the machine is connected to a computer via USB or it is searched over the WSD network.
UFR II
UFR II (V4)
PCL6
PCL6 (V4)
PS3
XPS (Direct)

Mng. Settings

Select whether to restrict the use of the  () key on the operation panel to prevent any settings from being changed carelessly.
Settings Key Lock
If you select <On>, the Setup menu is not operable even if () is pressed.
Off
On
If you select <On>, the Settings key can be unlocked from the Remote UI only. Restricting Operation Panel Functions

Sys Manager Settings

Set a password (System Manager password) of up to 16 alphanumeric characters for logging on to the Remote UI with administrator privileges. Setting the System Manager Password
Sys Manager Password

RMT-SW

Use this machine leaving this item set to <Off>. You may be asked to change the setting to <On> to allow for remote maintenance on your machine by a Canon service representative.
Off
On

Adjust Screen

You can adjust the contrast and brightness of the display.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast (difference in brightness between light and dark areas) of the display to suit the installation location of the machine.
-3 to 0 to +3
Backlight Brightness
Adjust the backlight brightness of the display by selecting from three levels. Select <Off> to disable the backlight.
Off
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Animated Instruction

Select whether to show animated instructions on the display when a paper jam occurs or when you replace toner cartridges.
Off
On

Show Toner Gauge

Select whether to display the toner cartridge status indicator icon in the lower right of the display.
Off
On

Set. Comp. Notify

Specify how long a message that appears when a setting is changed is displayed in seconds. If you select <Off>, the message will no longer be displayed.
 
Off
1 sec.
2 sec.
3 sec.

Check Paper Settings

Select whether to display a message prompting you to check the paper settings when you set a paper drawer.
Off
On

Scrolling Speed

Adjust the speed for scrolling characters from the right to the left on the display by selecting from three levels.
Slow
Normal
Fast

Canon Genuine Mode

The mode for when Canon genuine toner cartridges are used.
Off
On
When necessary, the service representative may change the setting. If this item is not displayed, contact the administrator of the machine.
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